spitfire 1500 rad cap

spitfire 1500 rad cap

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Buns

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37 posts

196 months

Saturday 8th August 2020
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I am wanting to replace the radiator cap on a 1500 spitfire. I have been on rimmer brothers site and there are 2 caps. One is for an original radiator and one for a replacement. The original is a 7lb one and the replacement is a 13lb. Does anyone know why they would be different. Thanks

//j17

4,612 posts

230 months

Monday 10th August 2020
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A 7lb cap was specified for the Spitfire Mk 1/2/3.
A 13lb cap was specified for the Spitfire Mk IV/1500.